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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,619.15, 331,936.65 and 182,253.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,619.15, 331,936.65 and 182,253.15 is: 272,975.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,619.15 : 331,936.65 = 182,253.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,619.15/331,936.65 = 182,253.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,619.15x = 331,936.65 × 182,253.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,619.15x = 60,496,500,062.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,496,500,062.95/221,619.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,975.06

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